Huron updates sidewalk, crosswalk and Route 6 projects; city clarifies sidewalk enforcement

City Manager Mister Hamilton told the Huron City Council that contracts for the Eastside sidewalk project and the Route 13 crosswalk project have been awarded and pre‑construction meetings are scheduled next week; the city will publish construction schedules after those meetings.

Hamilton also reported that Stage 3 plans for the Route 6 Phase 2 project have been submitted to the Ohio Department of Transportation for review. "We'll await final comments from ODOT before we can put that project out to bid," Hamilton said. Staff told council they plan to "break blacktop" before the end of the year and complete construction next year, and that available funds tied to the fiscal year need to be spent in 2026. Hamilton noted coordination with the larger U.S. 6 connectivity project and the need to avoid overlapping construction windows.

Council members raised resident complaints that concrete and sidewalks in Forest Hills cracked after recent water‑line work; staff said they will inspect reported locations, return the contractor where warranted, and pursue remediation. Staff explained the city's sidewalk program procedures: residents receive violation notices and options; if they decline to make repairs, the city will do the work and place the cost on property taxes. Staff clarified that sidewalk replacement under the program is not treated as a misdemeanor offense, though general maintenance violations (snow, leaves) can have separate enforcement steps.

Hamilton said Stage 3 review by ODOT will trigger required public involvement steps (contact forms, website postings, social media) before the project is released to bid.

Quotes in this article are taken from the meeting presentation and council discussion; no legislative action on these projects was taken at this meeting beyond status updates.